Project Roles

Project Sponsor: (Exec level):Ìý

Responsible forÌýÌý

  • Project alignment with strategic goals
  • Shares Exec prioritization and top-down support with team
  • Responsible for signing off on the charter and final scope of work
  • Allocates budget for the project
  • Note: Receives regular status updates (cadence to be determined) from the project manager / they’re not expected to attend every meetingÌý

Project Owner/s (typically director level):Ìý

Responsible forÌýÌý

  • Acting as a high-level subject matter expert, works closely with the PM on accomplishing deliverables/objectives and attends most meetings.
  • Helping to determine the project team.
  • Communicating that the project is a priority and helps to allocate work time and resources for the project team.Ìý

Project team members:Ìý

  • Subject matter experts in their areas.
  • Attends all meetings and actively contributes to the scope of work.ÌýÌý

Definition of a project:Ìý

  • Specific service, product, or result delivered.Ìý

  • Impact is cross-departmental.Ìý

  • Defined start and end dates.Ìý

  • Not an operational support activity or routine maintenance.Ìý

  • Identified sponsor(s) and project team.Ìý